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How the ATO will assess your business under new payday superannuation rules
Businesses falling short of payday super rules through no fault of their own will escape harsh penalties, the ATO says. Here’s how the three-tier risk system will work.
Startup funding slump sees crowdsourced deals fall by half in FY25
Startup crowdfunding fell to $33 million as deal numbers halved, yet average investment size jumped to $2,183, signalling stronger investor conviction.
Payday super bill arrives in parliament with a $124k problem for SMEs
Parliament introduces payday super legislation as new data reveals one-third of SMBs need to build cash reserves to stay solvent.
Three-quarters of businesses are optimistic, but here’s what they’re not telling you
Australian business confidence is surging with 76% optimistic about growth, but there’s a catch: accessing credit remains stubbornly difficult. Patrick Coghlan from CreditorWatch explains what’s holding businesses back.
Google just changed how Australians search with AI answering questions we couldn’t before
Google’s AI Mode launches in Australia today, handling complex questions traditional search couldn’t tackle.
Why half of Australian businesses fail within four years
Leadership coach Brad Giles reveals the mindset trap pushing Australian businesses to the brink.
Confidence crash: What the latest consumer sentiment data means for your business
Australian consumer confidence dropped to a six-month low in October as family finance pressures mount, despite unemployment remaining stable.
ATO’s Angela Allen warns small businesses: These tax mistakes could cost you thousands
Assistant Commissioner Angela Allen explains the recurring tax errors triggering penalties and what to do about them.
Self-checkout misuse and price tag swapping: What shoppers really think about retail theft
Over half of young Australians now think retail theft is sometimes justified, new research finds
Debt correlates with higher valuations for some early-stage startups: Study
Companies strategically using debt showed higher revenue multiples in new research.
Startups are pouring money into these 50 AI tools, and it tells a story
Creative tools and coding platforms now count as productivity software, as AI turns specialised skills into company-wide capabilities. Fresh data tracks where dollars flow.
How to outsource without exposing your customer data to cybercriminals
Australian outsourcing provider VAP launches cybersecurity whitepaper identifying five critical blind spots affecting SMEs moving operations offshore.